Keep it Simple: 7 etiquette tips for the trail

I started this piece in June and it was set to publish for July 2. But Mother Nature had other plans and the Sleepy Hollow Fire hit Wenatchee hard instead.

So with that in mind, I have been working with the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust to get the word out on the condition of the Wenatchee Foothills trails now that they are barren and exposed.

Founded in 1985, the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust is a local, non-profit organization that focuses on conserving “our land, our water, and our way of life through voluntary land agreements, education, partnerships, stewardship, and well planned growth.”

Working hard to make sure that the trails stay in tip-top shape are Hanne Beener, the Trails and Stewardship coordinator; Rebecca Frank, stewardship assistant; and co-workers, volunteers and partnerships. “Our goal is to protect land for public benefit,” says Beener. “That can be anything from recreation access to protecting wildlife.”

Read the whole article from the Wenatchee World here.